Polonnaruwa Weather in January
What's the weather like in Polonnaruwa (North Central) in January 2024?
The climate in Polonnaruwa during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
January is in the winter in Polonnaruwa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.1°C 71.8°F |
| Average temperature | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 130 mm 5.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.5°C 81.4°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Polonnaruwa
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Polonnaruwa in January 2024.
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Polonnaruwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 309mm 12.2ins |
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